Ringing in the Rat

Here's the latest calendar on all things about the upcoming Year of the Rat, starting Feb. 7:

» 6 to 10 p.m. Friday: 59th annual Narcissus Festival in Chinatown, with the Narcissus court and lion dances, starting at 42 N. King St. Chinatown businesses will celebrate with firecrackers, and the cultural plaza will have food, crafts and entertainment.

» 5 to 9 p.m. Friday: The ARTS at Marks Garage presents "Chinatown, HI," featuring artwork and artifacts. The monthly First Friday gallery event and Chinese New Year will combine with street celebrations and open houses between River and Bethel streets, and Beretania and King streets.

» 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: Chinese lion dance and feng shui workshop at the Kahala Mall Center Court. Starts with a kung fu demonstration and a lion dance performed by the Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association. At 1 p.m., astrology and feng shui expert Alice Inoue will present her "Three Basic Rules of Feng Shui" and some simple techniques that can be applied to the home or office to bring maximum flow and support in the Year of the Rat. Call 732-7736.

» 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 9: Market City Shopping Center celebrates with firecrackers, lion dances and a fortune cookie giveaway. Festivities take place in the back parking lot facing Kaimuki High School. Call 734-0282.

» 11 a.m. Feb. 10: Aloha Tower Marketplace kicks off its celebration with a traditional lion dance presented by the Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association. Then, in the Center Atrium, the Wah Ngai members will give a modern performance with the lion jumping from poles. Free. Call 566-2337.